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Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists

#2 Vet in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

5.0
Independent Clinic

Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists – Vets in Uttoxeter

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists is an independent specialist referral clinic focused on orthopaedics and neurology, with advanced diagnostics and surgical treatment mentioned for spinal and joint conditions. Reviews repeatedly describe clear explanations from booking through discharge, non-pressured decision-making (options given without pushing owners into surgery), and hands-on aftercare (including ongoing advice and owners sending progress videos). Several reviews reference on-site MRI/CT and complex spinal surgery (including IVDD surgery and atlanto-axial fixation using 3D guides/custom implants), suggesting the clinic is set up for higher-complexity referral cases rather than routine first-opinion care.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Orthopaedics (including fractures, arthritis, and joint issues affecting shoulder, elbow, hips, stifle/knee, etc., as listed on the site)
  • Neurology (brain disease, spinal disease, neuromuscular diseases listed on the site)
  • Spinal surgery (IVDD surgery referenced in a review; atlanto-axial fixation surgery/C1–C2 fusion referenced in reviews)
  • Neuroimaging (the site lists neuroimaging; reviews specifically mention MRI and CT performed at the facility)
  • Teleconsultation service (listed on the site)

People

  • Mark (Mark Lowrie) (role described in reviews as the vet/specialist): repeatedly mentioned for thorough explanations, calm handling during stressful consultations, and guiding decisions without pressure. Examples include walking owners through what he believed was happening after an exam and presenting options without pushing immediate choices, and explaining the process “from first booking…to discharge.”
  • Callum / Callum Golding (described in reviews as the surgeon vet): named in connection with complex spinal surgery (IVDD surgery; atlanto-axial fixation). Owners describe him as patient and non-judgmental when discussing whether to proceed with major surgery, and as providing support through a high-stress pre-op period.
  • David (described in a review as an ortho surgeon): credited with quickly recognising a shoulder issue and confirming it with CT, then taking time to explain with visual/drawn explanations.
  • Nurses and client-facing team: mentioned for being welcoming and supportive, and for contributing to aftercare and reassurance post-surgery.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 27 reviews. “”

  • Specialist-level neuro/ortho cases and advanced imaging: owners mention MRI and CT on-site, stroke assessment, suspected spinal problems, IVDD surgery, and complex atlanto-axial fixation using 3D guides and custom screws/pins.
  • Clear communication throughout the pathway: from booking to discharge, with owners describing thorough explanations, being kept informed, and clinicians taking time to show/illustrate what’s happening.
  • Decision support without pressure: multiple owners describe being given options and guided with honesty, without being pushed into surgery.
  • Aftercare and easy access to advice: follow-up reassurance and ongoing advice are repeatedly mentioned; one owner described regular contact and sending progress videos during recovery.

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Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists | Vets in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire | Updated January 2026